Cardiff Business

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Cardiff Business is a podcast series dedicated to highlighting the opportunities, challenges, and developments within Cardiff's economy. Each month, we dive deep into a different theme relevant to businesses trading in the Welsh capital.

Episodes

  1. 12/13/2025

    Building the Future: How the New Cardiff Bay Arena Will Transform the City

    A £300 million arena is set to be the centrepiece of a wider transformation of Cardiff’s Atlantic Wharf area, creating a vibrant new cultural and entertainment district. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Cllr Huw Thomas, Leader of Cardiff Council, Craig Davies, Managing Director of Goldbeck UK and Nick Harris, Director of Litmus Properties and a consultant to Live Nation on the arena project, to discuss the potential of this development for economic growth, job creation, and the reinvention of Cardiff Bay as a world-class destination.

    25 min

  2. 02/14/2025

    City Centre Development; Manufacturing Investment; and Digital Connectivity

    Carwyn Jones is joined by Robert Blowers of Panasonic Manufacturing UK, Ed Siegle of Ogi and Simon Baston of Loft Co to discuss investments in digital connectivity, in a city centre food hall in an historic venue, and in a renewable energy facility.

    34 min

  3. 01/10/2025

    Regional Outlook 2025: Cardiff’s Prospects for Growth and Innovation

    With Cardiff forecast to experience GVA growth higher than any other major UK city except London in 2025, host Carwyn Jones is joined by Carolyn Brownell, Executive Director of FOR Cardiff; Craig Hampton-Stone, Managing Director of Cardiff Bus; and Matthew Taylor, Director of Innovation at Cardiff Metropolitan University, to discuss the opportunities and challenges around the city centre, infrastructure, and sustainable growth.

    32 min

  4. 11/15/2024

    Cardiff Business Awards

    This year’s Cardiff Business Awards marked a milestone 10th anniversary with a record number of remarkable achievements across sectors. Host Carwyn Jones is joined by awards co-founder Liz Brookes; Sophie Sheedy of headline sponsor Euroclad Group; and award winners Ken Pearce of Lunia 3D and Paul Lewis of Hoop Recruitment to discuss what the awards mean to Cardiff and to the businesses which take part.

    28 min

  5. 10/03/2024

    The Role of Business in Supporting Cardiff’s Community

    Host Carwyn Jones discusses the role of business in supporting Cardiff's community with guests Gavin Hawkey, Foundation Director of the Cardiff City FC Community Foundation; Mike Jordan, Managing Director at Toward; and Steve Borley, Non-Executive Director at Cardiff City FC. They talk about the history of the Cardiff City FC Community Foundation and its mission to improve health, wellbeing and learning using the club's ties to the city, as well as what businesses get from supporting community initiatives.

    27 min

  6. 08/30/2024

    The Challenges and Opportunities for Cardiff’s Regional Economy

    In our inaugural episode of Cardiff Business, Business News Wales editor Gemma Casey delves into the impact of the broader UK economy on Cardiff. She addresses challenges faced by local businesses post-pandemic, the rise of sectors such as cyber and fintech, infrastructure developments like the South Wales Metro, and the crucial need for more investment in growth-stage businesses. This episode features insightful discussions with Ken Poole, MBE, Head of Economic Development at Cardiff Council, Chris Sutton, a Chartered Surveyor, and Louise Harris, CEO and Co-Founder of Tramshed Tech.

    45 min

  7. 08/12/2024

    Cardiff Business: Show Teaser

    Cardiff Business is a monthly feature series hosted within Business News Wales with a supporting regular email newsletter, focused on amplifying the opportunities, challenges and developments within the Cardiff economy. Each month, we deep dive into a different theme within Cardiff’s regional economy.

    2 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

Cardiff Business is a podcast series dedicated to highlighting the opportunities, challenges, and developments within Cardiff's economy. Each month, we dive deep into a different theme relevant to businesses trading in the Welsh capital.

Information

  • Creator
    Business News Wales
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Business News Wales
  • Show Website
    Cardiff Business